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Creamy Clam Chowder with Pancetta

I’m pretty sure by now you’ve figured out I LOVE soup. I seriously make it at least 2 times a week and could eat it daily. It’s usually quite healthy, simple to make and a great fridge cleaner. Also, I love to warm up a bowl of soup for lunch while I’m working from home.

Clam chowder is one that intimidated me. I thought canned clams would have an awful taste and be super expensive. Guess what? This soup is SO easy and the clams are in the same price range as tuna! Go figure. I wanted to lighten up the recipe a bit by using whole milk, instead of heavy cream and the big show stopper is the crispy pancetta. Of course, you can use bacon, but I have found chopped pancetta is available at most supermarkets now–I picked mine up at Aldi!

Pancetta is just like bacon, but not smoked. Since it can be quite salty, I suggest waiting to salt the soup until it’s finished. Between the oyster crackers and pancetta, you might not even need it!

Side note: if you know how to make a bread bowl, please share the recipe in the comments! That would be the final kicker to make this soup perfection.

In a medium pourable measuring cup or bowl, whisk whole milk and flour until smooth. Slowly add to the pot, stirring constantly. Chowder will thicken in 4-5 minutes.

Add minced clams and season with pepper. (See note about salt) Heat 2-3 minutes, until clams are heated.

Serve in bowls, topping with oyster crackers, pancetta and parsley.

Recipe Notes

As noted in blog post, refrain from salting the soup until tasting. The oyster crackers and pancetta have a salty taste, so it's really not needed--I promise![br][br]If you prefer to use bacon, just substitute 4 slices of bacon. Adapted from Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine.

What’s your favorite soup? Have you ever tried to make Clam Chowder?

This post is sponsored by Milk Means More. As I mentioned before, I have a new partnership with the United Dairy of Michigan and their Milk Means More program. I am so excited to share some tasty dairy filled recipes with you all. As always, all opinions are my own.

I have never had Pancetta before but if it tastes like bacon, I am sure I would love it. I love calm chowder though, I bet it would taste even better with bacon in it. Anyhow thanks for posting this recipe I might try this out I am always looking for something new to try out.

This looks and sounds amazing. I love warm creamy clam chowder. Growing up, we used to have it every year on Christmas Eve. My Ex wasn’t a fan so I didn’t carry the tradition on, but now that he’s out of the picture I might have to bring the tradition back and your this sounds like a great recipe to use! Thanks for sharing!

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I'm Ashleigh and I live in Grand Rapids, MI! I love to create recipes with bold flavors the whole family can enjoy. I have 3 little ladies: 10 year old twins and a 7 year old...plus a boy who is an active toddler.

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